We will be wrapping up this series with another giveaway, so be sure to keep an eye out for that!

This is Part 1 of a Natural Beauty blog post series that Carmen from Little Blue Anchor and I have created. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing out favourite homemade natural beauty products in combination with a smoothie recipe. We believe that what you put into your body is equally important as what you put into your body.

Whipped Coconut & Vanilla Body Butter

This recipe was inspired by my favourite vanilla body butter made by The Body Shop. I loved the smell but didn’t like the toxins that came with it.

Using a double boiler, melt all of the ingredients together in order listed. *If you don’t own a double boiler, use a pot with 1-2 cups of boiling water in it and place a stainless steel bowl inside the pot. It will work just the same.

Once the mixture has melted together, allow it to sit for about 10 minutes. Using a stand mixer or a hand held mixer, whip the body butter for about 3-4 minutes. It will look a bit runny, but place the mixture into your container of choice and allow it to sit for a half an hour.

Use it all over your body for luscious, hydrated skin. Store at room temperature for 8 weeks.. but trust us, you will run out before then.